WATCH: Tom Kirwan's mother makes appeal for justice

Tom’s grandmother, Anne Tedford, from Dunstall, Wolverhampton, said: “He was the most kind, respectful, hard-working young man – we all still miss him so much today.

“Now we want justice for him.”

Det Supt Tom Chisholm, head of the West Midlands Police homicide investigation team, is leading a review of the investigation, which started last summer.

He is going back over forensic evidence, CCTV and reinterviewing people not only to find clues to trace the killer, but also witnesses he is keen to speak to.

Appeal

Today, he urged people who chose not to come forward at the time of the murder to get in contact.

He said: “I appeal to the good people of Wolverhampton, who for whatever reason might not have come forward at the time, that might have been through fear or some sort of misguided loyalty to people involved in that disorder.

“What we are hoping is is throughout the passage of time these people will have grown up, possibly their situation might have changed and they might have families and children of their own now.

“Now is the time, this incident happened six years ago. We’re still investigating, we’re still pushing for justice for Tom.

“I’d appeal to anyone who has information to come and speak to us now.”

Det Sgt Tom Chisholm with Emer and Tom's grandmother Anne Tedford

He added: “The charity Crimestoppers has put up a £10,000 reward for any information, which leads to the conviction of Tom’s killer, such is their commitment to our investigation.

“This amount has also been matched with funds raised by Tom’s family, taking the total to £20,000 – a significant amount of money, which could change the life of anyone holding that vital piece of evidence crucial to the case.”

In 2014, four people were prisoned up for taking part in the trouble after being found guilty of affray after a trial.

Another man accused of being involved in the fighting was acquitted.

Anyone with information should call 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or by using an online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org